Names for the Sea

and met my mistakes with characteristically deep reserves of patience and good humour. I have tried to make sure that all factual statements are correct, but part of being a foreigner is to be wrong. Remaining mistakes are entirely my responsibility.
In England, I thank the University of Kent for allowing me to go to Iceland, and the University of Exeter for receiving me when I came back. I am, as always, grateful to Anna Webber at United Agents. I thank everyone at Granta for being delightful to work with, and especially my editor Sara Holloway, who sees what I mean and makes it better.